World Association for Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders Unveiled

[hr]Founding of WAIDID, the World Association for Infectious Diseases and Immunological Disorders was unveiled at the Infectious Diseases World Summit in Shanghai in July.[hr]

Understanding the Value of Philanthropy

[hr]Australians are a generous lot who believe in backing health and medical research. But there are some worrying trends emerging in this area of philanthropy. Misperceptions about the proposed Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) are a threat to Australia’s proud history of research firsts, writes Elizabeth Foley [hr]

Developments in patient care with focussed, point of care ultrasound

Prius: Elegant solution to a slippery problem

[hr]Patient falls are a major issue in hospitals and healthcare institutions. A primary cause of falls is patients wearing antiembolic stockings and slipping on tiled floors.[hr]

Corian: Corian® in healthcare environments

[hr]Healthcare design’s first priority is to prevent infection. The surfaces you specify play a critical role in helping you create safer healthcare environments.[hr]

Antimicrobial Copper: Japan looks to antimicrobial copper olympics

[hr]The germ fighting performance of Antimicrobial Copper surfaces at a Japanese hospital could help support moves to use it in the public areas of Tokyo’s ‘Summer Olympics’ in 2020.[hr]

Hill Rom: The Hill-Rom “Mobility is Life” concept

[hr]Hill-Rom is committed to the concept that mobilising patients early and supporting their independence improves life – in the hospital and at home.[hr]

Ashmed: Discover a total intracavity ultrasound disinfection system

As easy as 1… 2… 3…

HIMAA: Ever considered a “C” change

Zimmer: What’s living on your tourniquet cuffs

ECC: 6th Australian and New Zealand falls prevention conference

The Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society is hosting the 6th Biennial Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention at Luna Park, Sydney, from the 16th – 18th November.

ACIPC: July conference update

Four months to go until ACIPC 2014

3M: Improving outcomes through collaboration

[hr]Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) are the most common healthcare complication affecting approximately 180,000 hospital patients a year, occupying almost two million bed daysi.[hr]

Terumo: Needlestick prevention

Air Liquide: TakeO2 the innovative solution for enhanced patient safety and cost savings in healthcare facilities

Air Liquide Healthcare is proud to introduce TAKEO2 TM, one of the world’s first digital integrated cylinders. Australia is one of the first countries outside of Europe to implement this new technology.